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A repeated cross-sectional study of daily activities of autistic adults.
Bury, Simon M; Hedley, Darren; Uljarevic, Mirko; Stokes, Mark A; Begeer, Sander.
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  • Bury SM; Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Hedley D; Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Uljarevic M; School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Stokes MA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA.
  • Begeer S; Healthy Autistic Life Lab, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.
Autism Res ; 17(5): 947-954, 2024 May.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38634518
ABSTRACT
It is crucial to arrive at a comprehensive understanding of the types of daily activities autistic adults typically engage in. However, previous research has almost exclusively focused on vocational or education activities. Further, it remains unclear how and whether specific daily activities participation rates change proportionally over time, vary by gender, or compare to nationally representative data. Utilizing eight annual data waves from the Netherlands Autism Register (NAR) this study aims to bridge this gap. Participants were 2449 autistic adults who indicated their participation in 18 daily activities. Results suggest that autistic adults engaged most frequently in vocational activities (e.g., paid employment, study) and participation rates were stable over time. Participation rates in non-vocational activities (e.g., hobbies, homemaking) fluctuated proportionally over time, with reports of no structured daytime activities reducing over time. Labor force participation amongst NAR participants was significantly lower than Dutch population data for the same time periods. Unemployment rates fluctuated, and were significantly higher than population data, but not for all time points. Females compared to males were overrepresented in unpaid daily activities (e.g., study, volunteer, housemaker) and work incapacitation, and underrepresented in paid employment. Employment differences in gender corresponded to national data. These findings characterize more clearly the daily activities of autistic adults, and highlights areas where support may have greater impact (e.g., females in employment).
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Trastorno Autístico / Actividades Cotidianas / Empleo Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Autism Res Asunto de la revista: PSIQUIATRIA / TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Trastorno Autístico / Actividades Cotidianas / Empleo Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Autism Res Asunto de la revista: PSIQUIATRIA / TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos